Had a wonderful day in Baton Rouge. The hotel hostess told us about a great local attraction called the Rural Life Museum and Windrush Gardens. They were amazing. The museum is composed of 32 historic buildings on 25 acres. They were built and housed artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries. My mom would love this place. It was so much fun to walk around and look at pieces of history. The Windrush Gardens were also a treat to walk around. The flowers were blooming, different sculptures were scattered along the path and the trees completed the Louisiana atmosphere. We then traveled off to New Orleans to visit Alex’s family who will guide us around town tomorrow. More pictures to come.
Original 18th Century Buildings
Threads on a beautiful old loom.
Foot powered sowing machines like the one we have at home.
Trumpet made me think of my brother.
Do you have the key?
Just loved the shape and shadow.
Oil lamp like the one we have at home.
The flowers were amazing.
Part of the gardens.
Wisteria.
One of the little fountains had lillie pads flowing.
Just love tree branches and sunlight.
Roses were everywhere.
My favorite sculpture in the garden was a mermaid.
There was a great pond on the grounds that was good to walk around.
Finally caught one of the dragon flies in my shot.
Schoolroom for Mom.
Interesting repetative patterns in the support structure for the old church.
Abstract shot of one of the bridges we went on. 
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